Sacramental Preparation


Becoming Catholic (OCIA)


Have you been thinking about or have questions about becoming a Catholic?

Would you like to invite a friend or relative to consider becoming a Catholic?


Welcome! The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) process is for:


  • Those who have never been baptized (Includes adults and children aged 7 years and older)   
  • Those who have been baptized in another Christian faith and seek to join the Catholic Church 
  • Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the remaining Sacraments of Initiation (First Holy Communion and Confirmation) 


Through OCIA, you will have an opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed environment alongside others who are on the same journey, learning the fundamental beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith and what it means to live as a Catholic.


If you are interested in the OCIA program, please contact Gladys DaSilva at TheDaSilva@verizon.net

Baptism 


To begin this process, please contact Victoria at the church office. You must be a registered parishioner to have your child baptised at San Sebastian or have written permission from your home parish priest.


English Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.


Los bautismos españoles se celebran el segundo domingo de cada mes a la 1 p.m.


Baptisms for children age 7 or above and for adults are celebrated through our OCIA process. Parents and godparents must attend a baptismal preparation class. Godparents MUST be at least 16 years old, a practicing Catholic, and Confirmed.


Godparent Eligibility Form

First Reconciliation and Holy Communion 


First Reconciliation and Holy Communion are open to children who are 7 years old and older and have attended religious education for the past two consecutive years. Two separate preparation classes - one series for First Reconciliation and one series for First Holy Communion - are required in the second year in addition to religious education class.


First Reconciliation and Holy Communion for older children, teens, and adults are celebrated through our OCIA process.


First Reconciliation Class Schedule

First Communion Class Schedule



Confirmation 


Confirmation is open to children in 8th grade and above who have attended religious education for the past two consecutive years. Separate preparation classes must be taken in the second year in addition to religious education class.


Confirmation for older teens and adults are celebrated through our OCIA process.


Confirmation Class Schedule Coming Soon

Diocese of St. Augustine Policy on Children's Faith Formation


The sacraments must be conferred in the family's "parish of origin": the parish in which you are officially registered and participate with your stewardship of time, talent, and treasure.


The following must precede the reception of a sacrament of initiation for children:


Young people who have actively attended a formal catechetical program of religious faith formation for two consecutive years and who regularly attend weekend Mass are invited to participate in sacramental preparation classes for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. If your child was not in a Catholic religious education program last year, then your child must attend for two consecutive years before being eligible to receive the sacraments.



Matrimony


Couples should meet with their local parish priest at least eight months before their intended marriage date. You must be a registered parishioner to attend marriage preparation at San Sebastian. Call the church office to schedule a meeting with one of our priests.


For non-parishioners or those who live outside the diocese, please contact your home parish first before planning your ceremony at San Sebastian.


For more information on marriage norms, please visit the Diocese of St. Augustine website.

Holy Orders and Religious Life 



The Vocations Office assists men in the initial discernment process in answering their call to the priesthood. They provide discernment programs, events, and formation of seminarians. If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood, please email the Diocesan Vocations Office at vocations@dosafl.com.


Likewise, please contact the Vocations Office if you feel called to be a religious brother, priest, sister, or nun.


For more information, visit the Diocese of St. Augustine website.


Anointing of the Sick


For those in danger of dying, please contact the church office at (904) 824-6625. For emergencies after office hours, please call (904) 540-2269.


The priests minister to those who are homebound, in the hospital, or in a nursing home.